Princeton Day's Travers grabs Prep Offensive POY

The fall saw Lawrenceville win a third straight Mercer County Tournament and Peddie capture the Prep A state title with a win over the Big Red.

Pennington, Hun, Princeton Day and Stuart all had their shining moments during the season, too.

It was a very talented group of players that made for another exciting season and The Trentonian wants to recognize some very talented hockey players.

Offensive Player of the Year  Mary Travers, Princeton Day

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When the call went to Travers to help the attack, the senior willingly made the move and instantly began to produce for the Panthers. A talented three-sport athlete, Travers was difficult to stop in front of the cage. It seemed every time the PDS season was on the brink Travers pulled things together.

Midfielder of the Year  Evie Bird, Lawrenceville

Bird is the type of player that might not always show up on the scoresheet, but her value to the Big Red is immeasurable. She has great stickhandling ability and a keen sense for the game. Bird patrols the midfield with an eye toward a quick transition and a sense of control.

Defender of the Year  Maddie Gordon, Pennington

Gordon possesses one of the most powerful strokes around and it came in handy for the Red Raiders this season. A player that is the perfect blend of determination and desire Gordon always seemed to be around the ball when a play was needed. When called on she could bring the ball to the cage, as well.

Goalie of the Year  Danielle Rette, Peddie

The Peddie senior saved her best for last. As the Falcons needed to blend in a few new players it was the steady play of Rette in the cage that allowed the entire team to play with confidence. Then in her final game at Peddie she was amazing in the state final denying several point blank attempts.

Coach of the Year  Alli Treese, Peddie

When the season began it was known that the Falcons had the potential to be a contender, but it took moving a few pieces around to make it all work. Treese did the moving and at the same time brought along the younger players to mesh perfectly with the veterans.

Emma Quigley (Princeton Day)  Quigley was sidelined with an injury for a period and she was missed, but when she returned it was like she never missed a beat. A very smooth player around the cage, she did whatever was needed to keep the Panthers in every game.

Annie Horsley (Pennington)  One of the most skilled players in the area, Horsley was a magical with the ball on her stick. Always a scoring threat, she did so much more for Pennington, especially in the way she led by example. Her ability to find the open player was just as adept as her scoring talent.

Francesca Bello (Hun)  Bello could be seen chasing down a loose ball, dodging her way through the opposition or skillfully handling the ball on the way to the cage. Simply put, the Hun junior is capable of doing it all. One of her best assets is the way she plays with such intense desire.

Sam Servis (Stuart)  Things are still developing at Stuart and one of those developing perfectly is Servis, who is just a sophomore. She made her presence felt on the field and played with the poise of a veteran. Servis is one of the bright stars for the future at Stuart.

Olivia Bundschuh (Peddie)  It seemed every time the Falcons needed a big play it was Bundschuh coming through. It wasnt by mistake she always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, it was by design. A strong leader she helped the Falcons become state champions.

Alex Kane (Hun)  Kane is one of those players that just quietly goes about her business and does it all at a very high level. She is a player that leads by example and does whatever the team needs done to get the win. A veteran player her leadership was key to the Hun success.

Sarah Brennan (Princeton Day)  One of the steadiest and most dependable players in the county. Brennan went about her job in the midfield in a professional manner with a defined poise and purpose. She became a key to whatever the Panthers wanted to accomplish.

Kelsey Sharer (Pennington)  This was a very strong season for Pennington and Sharer was right in the middle of it all. Whether it be getting the offense moving or controlling the midfield Sharer was always ready to go the extra mile. Several times this season she showed the ability to take over the game.

Morgan Crowe (Peddie)  Crowe was the quintessential captain. It was all about what she could do to make herself and her team better. When the Falcons claimed the state title it was mission accomplished. A fierce competitor she never let her team down.

Amy Hallowell (Stuart)  Hallowell is just keeping up a family tradition, as her sisters were All-Trentonian performers. Hallowell was at the forefront of the rebuilding program at Stuart, handling her leadership role perfectly. No matter what the score or situation, she always played hard and was a team leader, on and off the field.

Maddie Jones (Lawrenceville)  Jones was named the MVP of the Mercer County Tournament and easily could be the Big Reds too. A strong player, Jones took advantage of the oppositions mistakes and did a great job in creating turnovers. A strong, steady performer throughout the field for Lawrenceville.

Steph Saxton (Peddie)  She started her career as a forward, but necessity forced Saxton to the back line. A consummate team player she accepted the challenge and became one of the most focused and determined defenders in the area.

Grace Hillman (Lawrenceville)  When a big play was needed it was Hillman stepping up to the task. It was her play that allowed the forwards to be more aggressive and take more chances. She was critical the entire season to the success of the Big Red.

Reina Kern (Hun)  The save number are astounding for Kern, but she always seemed to make the save to keep the Raiders in the game. A very agile goalie, she made stops diving, making a quick save to the right or the left. Having her in the back gave Hun a sense of confidence.